As a law-abiding good citizen, Ethan immediately used harsh words to reject Little Dark's demands of bribery. However, the persistent black cat did not give up. After some guidance from a certain unnamed white-haired woman, Little Dark quickly realized that the festival's events were completely unimportant. No matter what she told those nobles, they would believe her and voluntarily offer their gold and jewels.
The only difference was that it had turned from bribery to fraud.
Thus, during the intensive preparations for the Harvest Festival, a small episode occurred in the Imperial Capital.
A talking black cat entered many noble houses at dusk, telling them she knew the details of the festival's events and that for just 998 Gold Lions, they could be ahead of other participants at the starting line.
Two days later, an unaware Ethan woke up to find himself staring at several bags filled with Gold Lions and jewels on the bed, lost in thought.
"Little Dark, where did this come from?"
